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Overview
Indonesia has 4.8 times the population of Italy: 285.72 million people against 58.92 million (2025).
Italy's economy is about 75% larger than Indonesia's, at $2.55T versus $1.45T.
Per person, Italy is the wealthier of the two: $43,309 against $5,060 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Indonesia | Italy | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $1.45T | Higher: $2.55T | 2025 | $1.40T / $2.37T |
| GDP per capita | $5,060 | Higher: $43,309 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 5.1% | 0.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 1.9% | Lower: 1.5% | 2025 | 3.7% / 1.0% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 3.2% | 6.4% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 29 | 69 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $182 | Higher: $3,994 | 2023 / 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $320 | — | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $2.38 | — | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 285.72 million | 58.92 million | 2025 | 283.59 million / 60.92 million |
| Population growth | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 30.4 yrs | 48.2 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 2.10 | 1.21 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 71.3 yrs | Higher: 84.0 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 59% | 70% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 73% | Higher: 89% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 1,904,569 km² | 301,336 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 150.0/km² | 195.5/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 812 Mt | Lower: 302 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 2.9 t | 5.1 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $11.04B | $37.96B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 676,000 | 338,000 | 2020 | — / — |
Sources by row: World Bank WDI, IMF WEO, UN WPP 2024, ILOSTAT, The Economist. Emphasis marks the stronger figure where one direction is meaningfully better.
Reading the numbers
Economy
Indonesia is growing much faster: 5.1% annual GDP growth versus 0.5%.
Inflation is comparable in both: 1.9% in Indonesia and 1.5% in Italy.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Indonesia: a price level of 29 versus 69 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Italy: $3,994 against $182 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Indonesia is the far younger society: median age 30.4 versus 48.2 years.
Life expectancy is 12.7 years longer in Italy (84.0 vs 71.3).
Italy is considerably more urbanized: 70% of people live in cities, against 59%.
Internet adoption is higher in Italy (89% vs 73% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Indonesia is 6.3 times the size of Italy: 1,904,569 km² versus 301,336 km².
Military
Italy spends 3.4 times as much on defence as Indonesia: $37.96B versus $11.04B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Italy carries the heavier military burden: 1.6% of GDP versus 0.8%.
Indonesia fields the larger armed forces: 676,000 personnel against 338,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Indonesia bigger than Italy?
- Indonesia is larger by land area. Indonesia covers 1,904,569 km² while Italy covers 301,336 km², so Indonesia is 6.3 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Indonesia or Italy?
- Indonesia has the larger population: 285.72 million versus 58.92 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Indonesia richer than Italy?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Italy is richer: $43,309 against $5,060. Total GDP tells the same story: $1.45T for Indonesia versus $2.55T for Italy.
- Who spends more on their military, Indonesia or Italy?
- Italy spends more: $37.96B versus $11.04B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).